Station removes unwanted air bubbles and waste
Low pressure machine manufacturer Tartler has launched a vacuum station called TAVA F to enhance the process of pumping high and low viscosity fluid mixtures, including lubricants, silicones, assembly pastes, resins, cleaning agents and solvents.
Normally, unwanted air bubbles can form during this process, especially when wide-neck and lidded drums are used during industrial filling and decanting. When air interferes like this, smooth processing, mixing and application can become more difficult. This leads not only to inefficient operations but also to low quality products.
“Many systems work sub-optimally, for example because they have air pockets that form due to the folds in the film bags (inliners) inserted into the drums and are not captured,” says Udo Tartler, the manufacturer’s managing director. “The air then enters the processing stage, where it causes functional problems, for example in the pumps. The low-pressure vacuum technology and the flexible sealing system of the TAVA F, on the other hand, ensure complete, seamless degassing.”
In the microdosing of greases for the lubrication of the smallest rolling bearings, for example, even miniscule air pockets can cause big problems. “The use of our vacuum station is a decisive factor in quality assurance at this point – both for the finely dosed greases as well as the function of the entire rolling bearing assembly,” says Tartler.
In addition to higher quality control, the TAVA F also helps companies minimise waste and its associated costs. The system's degassing system reduces waste and because there are fewer process interruptions, the need for cleaning chemicals is also reduced. Residues from testing test runs and drum changes can be collected at the end of processing and returned to production, also reducing waste.
The TAVA F also optimises pumping processes through its modifications, additional modules and peripheral systems that allow the vacuum to adapt to many different environments. “Our degassing station can be equipped with cable winches on request, drum lifters, roller conveyors, trolleys or special handling systems,” says Tartler. A radar sensor can also be installed on the drums to monitor the filling quantity and switch off the system automatically when full.
